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If a truck driver engages in negligent behaviour behind the wheel – even for the briefest of moments – lives can be lost, families can be destroyed, and communities can feel the shock for years to come. According to the most recent report on Alberta Traffic Collision Statistics, despite being involved in just 2% of total vehicle collisions, trucks are responsible for 10% of fatal collisions on the province’s roads and highways.
Truck accident survivors often sustain severe injuries that have profound impacts on their overall lives. Since trucks so greatly outweigh other vehicles, the occupants of smaller cars, as well as motorcycle riders, cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road-users could sustain catastrophic injuries in a collision caused by a negligent truck driver.
If a truck driver fails to uphold the duty of care mandated by the Alberta Traffic Safety Act and an accident ensues as a result, they might be considered negligent. As such, they may be liable for damages incurred by injured accident victims.
However, other parties or entities may also be considered contributorily negligent if their own wrongful actions contributed to the circumstances leading to the collision. For example, if a trucking company was aware that their employee had a history of reckless driving but failed to take disciplinary action and continued sending them out on assignments, the company might be responsible for compensating accident survivors injured as a result of their inaction.
If you were injured in a collision caused by the negligence of a truck driver or other at-fault party, our Lethbridge truck accident lawyers may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. By working with our truck accident lawyers serving Lethbridge, road-users who have been injured in collisions involving large commercial trucks may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Attendant care
- Lost wages
- Reduced future earning capabilities
- Surgical procedures
- Chiropractic treatment
- Dental work
- Hospital accommodations
- Psychological counseling
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Massage therapy
- Acupuncture
- Professional nursing and ambulance services
- Medically necessary equipment
- Home and vehicle modifications
- Mileage to and from medical appointments
- And more
To learn more about options for financial compensation that might be available to you after being injured in a collision with a large commercial vehicle, contact us to take advantage of a free initial consultation with our Lethbridge truck accident lawyers.
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Truck accidents can have devastating impacts on the people involved. Many victims of these senseless collisions lose their lives as a result of the truck driver’s negligence. Hundreds of others sustain life-altering injuries, develop psychological trauma, and endure decades of financial distress.
To discuss your case with our truck accident lawyers serving Lethbridge and receive personalized legal advice in a free initial consultation, call our office today. We are standing by to offer you a cost-free, no-obligation consultation on your case.
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Commonly Asked truck accident Questions
Here are our most asked questions on truck accident claims.
How can a personal injury lawyer help me with a truck accident claim?
Truck accidents are not straightforward. They often involve trucks and trailers that are owned by companies in different provinces and sometimes from different countries. Determining fault may not be as straightforward as an accident between two cars. A personal injury lawyer can help simplify a highly complex situation and prove the injuries and impact on your life, maximizing the potential settlement for you and your family.
I was in a truck accident, what should I do?
The first and most important step is to seek medical attention. If you can be at the scene of the accident, it is important to obtain the information of the other drivers and vehicles involved, as well as the names and contact information of potential witnesses.
What are some common causes of truck accidents?
Common causes of truck accidents include driver fatigue, careless driving, speeding, other cars not giving trucks enough space to stop, impaired driving, and more.
What common injuries can arise from a truck accident?
Because of the size and weight of trucks, accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, including death, brain injury, spinal cord injury, broken bones, soft tissue, muscle injury, herniated discs, and more.
I was in a truck accident, what type of compensation is available?
Compensation can include but is not limited to pain and suffering, past and future income loss and/or loss of opportunity, out-of-pocket expenses, future care costs, loss of housekeeping capacity, and more.
Who is responsible for the truck accident claim?
Who is liable for an accident depends on who caused the collision. In many truck accidents, liability rests with the driver and/or owner of the company, who may be overworking the driver or has loaded a trailer with too much weight.
Is there a deadline for filing a truck accident claim?
In most cases in Alberta, you have two years from the day you knew or ought to have known that you have a claim. Usually, this means two years from the date of the accident.
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